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    P5Q SE/R Motherboard
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    About this guide ix P5Q SE/R specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features
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    3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10
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    Devices Configuration 4-26 4.5.5 USB Configuration 4-27 4.5.6 PCI PnP 4-28 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.6.1 Suspend Mode 4-29 4.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-29 4.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-29 4.6.4 APM Configuration 4-30 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-33
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    Exit menu 4-40 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other
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    Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.2.1 System requirements A-1 A.2.2 Using the EIST A-2 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 Using the Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 vii
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of
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    describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software
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    manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions , the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: ++ Means
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    P5Q SE/R specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ASUS Unique Features Other Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
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    P5Q SE/R specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage
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    disk drive cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x I/O shield User manual 2 in 1 Q-connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Express Gate ASUS AI Suite Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are subject
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5Q SE/R
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    Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5Q SE/R motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the
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    the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the LGA775
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    5-30 to 5-38 for details. • The actual boot time depends on the hardware configuration and the prodict model. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides
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    to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at
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    the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1-
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    1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5Q SE/R
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    . This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5Q SE/R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5Q SE/R Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-
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    in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5Q SE/R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS AAFP PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT CD FLOPPY TPM USBPW1112 USB1112 Marvell 88SE6102 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-
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    DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x1 slots PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN (RJ-45) port 3. Rear Speaker Out
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    PLED) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) ASUS Q-connector (system panel) Page 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-33 ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-
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    Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the
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    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then
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    of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6. Apply several drops of Thermal
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    into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-
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    condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin
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    the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-11
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins P5Q SE/R 128 Pins P5Q SE/R 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B
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    he vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13
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    P5Q SE/R Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. CL 512MB 1G 2G 4G 512MB 1G 1G 1G N2TU51280BE-3C639009W1CF HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA 18D51201D-30726E 18D51200D-30646 AET93R300B 0634 MS18T51280-3 MS18T51280-3S0627D MS18T51280-3SEA07100 DIMM support
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    DS Chip No. N/A ASINT SS DDRII6408-6E N/A Nanya SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C N/A KINGBOX SS EPD264082200-4 DIMM support A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • DDR2-800 MHz capability Size Vendor Part No DS Heat-Sink Package DIMM support A* B* C (continued on the next page) ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-15
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    or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5Q SE
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    Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    - - - - - - Onchip SATA 1 - - shared shared - - - - Onchip SATA 2 - - shared - - - - - PCI card 1 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCI card 2 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCI card 3 shared shared shared shared - - - - ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-19
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    cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express
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    CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset
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    on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. The USBPW56 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports. PS2_USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) Set
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    panel connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 13 12 11 10 98 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Microphone port (pink). This port connects ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-23
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    Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. USB a covered Pin 5. P5Q SE/R 2-24 FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy
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    cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device the same setting. P5Q SE/R PRI_IDE P5Q SE/R IDE Connector Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN1. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-25
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    GND GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND P5Q SE/R SATA Connectors When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1/2 connector. Refer to the table below for the
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    module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5Q SE/R GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT P5Q SE/R Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys
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    P5Q SE/R USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front
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    the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! P5Q SE/R CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5Q SE/R Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connector support the ASUS Q-FAN
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    MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5Q SE/R Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high
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    later version) boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Waltage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. ASUS P5Q SE
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    Ground Ground +5V PLEDPLED+ P5Q SE/R Ground Reset Ground PWR IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ 13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL PLED SPEAKER +IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5Q SE/R System Panel Connector • System power
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    to the respective front panel cable labels. 2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. Enable the front panel functions. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-33
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    2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5Q SE/R
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    LED on the system front panel case lights up. For BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two short beeps No memory BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5Q SE/R 3-
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    is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-16 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5Q SE/R
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    network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-
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    update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS
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    . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. P5QSER.rom P5QSER ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-
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    to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter
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    BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS P5Q SE
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    utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter
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    not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5QSER.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03
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    You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • For the P5Q SE/R motherboard, this utility
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    under the Exit Menu. See section "4.9 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-
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    Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time System Date Legacy the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For
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    items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when item. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-11
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    menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 SATA Coniguration System Information [01:08:30] [Wed 02
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    The BIOS automatically supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q SE
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    to enable or disable SATAconfiguration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or
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    Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-15
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    The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to change the settings for system performance. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto
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    Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency Manual] • The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. ASUS P5Q SE
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    Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] READ To READ Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    ] 4.4.8 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM performance. Set this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to accelerate DRAM performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-19
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    [Auto] Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. The values range from 1.20V* to 1.50V with a 0.10V interval. The minimum value of this item becomes 1.10V when a 45nm CPU is installed. 4.4.12 Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Memory voltage. The values range from 1.80V
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    to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.18 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-21
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Trusted Computing CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration the configuration options. Trusted Computing TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Allows you to enable or
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    an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit: Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function Execute-Disable Bit Capability as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-23
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    Enabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Allows you want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    BIOS Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Memory Hold. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] ASUS P5Q SE
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    OnBoard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuraiton High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting -definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] SPDIF_OUT Mode
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    legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-27
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    the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Select Screen 2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you
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    you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-29
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    4.6.4 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power , the items RTC Alarm Date/ RTC Alarm Hour/ RTC Alarm Minute/ RTC Alarm Second will become user-configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled]
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    the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-31
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    CPU Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Chassis connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Voltage, 3.
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    ] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-33
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    Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to
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    your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-35
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    setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system
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    . Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 ASUS O.C. Profile [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Select
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    ] [10 Seconds] [15 Seconds] [20 Seconds] [30 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] Allows you reset user date. When set to [Reset], user data will be cleared, and reboot to Express Gate. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] 4.8.3 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Atheros
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    /Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-39
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    values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit & Save to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned
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    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-39 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-48 ASUS P5Q SE/R
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    Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you
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    update program. Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller Installs Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. ASUS EPU - 4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU - 4 Engine driver and utility. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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    Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-
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    CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to do overclocking 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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    Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit XP AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64bit Vista RAID Driver Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit Vista RAID driver disk. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-
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    (PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the support DVD before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software
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    give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-
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    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Q 5- Chapter 5: Software support
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    . 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-
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    image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support
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    connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-11
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    Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support
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    channels to mute ( ) if you do not want voice input. 3. Make adjustments to Wave, SW Synth, Front, Rear, Subwoofer, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix by clicking the control tabs and dragging options. 4. Click to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-13
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    when recording. 3. Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording. 4. Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit. 3D Audio Demo The 4. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support
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    ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears panel ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-15
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    disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel
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    can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-17
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    sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information.
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    tab displays the used and available hard disk drive space. The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-19
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    chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory. Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support
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    support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. Follow the screen instructions Click to launch AI Booster ASUS P5Q SE/R Click to launch AI Nap Click to launch Fan Xpert 5-21
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    buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to
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    and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-23
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    5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-
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    and cool environment. Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to save the setup Click to cancel the Fan Xpert utility Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup. ASUS P5Q SE
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    CPU Loadline, vCore Voltage Downgrade, and Fan Control. Installing 4 Engine To install 4 Engine on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is enabled on your computer. 2. Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions detect CPU
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    4 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. Lights up when power the Renew button . *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 4 Engine. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-27
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    drives when they are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to the highest level. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support
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    Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline N/A Never/After 3 mins-After Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Maximum Power Saving Mode Small/Medium/ High Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5Q SE
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    only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. See chapter 2 for the exact location of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs
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    continue. 6. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. The First booting normally (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup guide you through basic Express Gate configurations. Basic configurations include language, date and time and screen resolution. ASUS P5Q SE
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    -used hot-keys for Express Gate. In the First Screen: Key PAUSE/BREAK ESC DEL F8 Function Power-off Continue to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key + + + + + Function Switch between
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    will immediately restart and then re-enter Express Gate to finish clearing the settings. This is also useful in the rare case where settings might become corrupted. The first-time Wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-33
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    communications to phones all over the world. Opens Configuration Panel, which lets you specify network settings and other USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB
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    . Power off Enter OS Check to save user profile Cancel and return to Express Gate Restart How Do I Get on to the Internet If Internet doesn't seem to be working in the Express Gate environment, check the following: 1. Open the Configuration Panel. Open Configuration Panel ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-35
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    case, you don't need to click Setup for any LAN port. If this is not the case, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support
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    your hard drive or external storage devices (such as USB dongles, card readers, or optical disks). You can view ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS P5Q SE
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    . ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support: 1. NTFS format Updating Express Gate You may update your existing Express Gate software to new versions. New versions
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    to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk/USB device before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. ASUS P5Q SE
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    options. 4. Select RAID from the Configure SATA As item options, then press . 5. Select the item Onboard Serial-ATA BOOTROM, press , then select Enabled from the options. 6. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on
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    [ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-41
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    ] Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size Status XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. 5-42 Chapter 5: Software support
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    computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want, then press . The default value indicates 9. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-43
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    Name: RAID Level: identify the RAID volume. RAID 1 set, then press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 1(Mirror), then press . 4. When the Capacity item is highlighted, key in the RAID RAID volume and return to main menu
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    server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 5. Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want then press when the Capacity item is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-45
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    in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain RAID 5 set, then press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press . 5-46 Chapter 5: Software support
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    item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 5 array, then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-47
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    the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH10 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 5. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete
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    installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH10R. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-49
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    CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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    Chapter summary A A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 ASUS P5Q SE/R
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    • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file
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    A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled], then press . See page 4-24 for details. 4. Press to
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    Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, ensure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper­‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS P5Q SE/R A-
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